Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK12 · Cheshire East
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
OL14 · Calderdale
93
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Poynton has less crime — 17 vs 93 incidents in April 2026.
Todmorden recorded substantially more crime than Poynton in April 2026 — 93 incidents compared to 17, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poynton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Todmorden has more Shoplifting (14). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Poynton recorded fewer crimes than Todmorden — 17 vs 93 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Poynton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Poynton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Todmorden had more Shoplifting. Overall, Poynton recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 93).